Memphis, TN Rent History

137 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,280
1-year change
+4.0%
$49/mo
5-year change
+23.0%
$239/mo
10-year change
+63.3%
$496/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Memphis

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$772/mo0.0%
2016$780/mo+1.0%+1.0%
2017$798/mo+2.3%+3.4%
2018$819/mo+2.6%+6.1%
2019$855/mo+4.4%+10.8%
2020$914/mo+6.9%+18.4%
2021$1,017/mo+11.3%+31.7%
2022$1,146/mo+12.7%+48.4%
2023$1,189/mo+3.8%+54.0%
2024$1,225/mo+3.0%+58.7%
2025$1,226/mo+0.1%+58.8%
2026$1,256/mo+2.4%+62.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Memphis changed since 2015?

Median rent in Memphis, TN was $768 in 2015-01 and is $1,280 as of 2026-06 — a change of $512 per month over 11 years.

How much has Memphis rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Memphis, TN has changed +23.0% ($239 per month). The current median is $1,280.

What has rent in Memphis done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Memphis, TN has changed +63.3% ($496 per month). It is now $1,280.

Is rent in Memphis going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Memphis, TN has increased +4.0% ($49/mo). Current median: $1,280.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.